Starting September 23, 2022, the applicants for the Canadian Permanent Residency programs listed below must apply online. Non-online applications received after the transition dates will be returned to applicants.
Categories will transition to digital applications on the dates below.
| Date | Category |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2022 | – Provincial nominee program (non-Express Entry) – Quebec-selected skilled workers – Sponsoring a spouse or partner – Sponsoring a dependent child – Sponsoring an eligible relative – Sponsoring an orphaned sibling, niece or nephew, or grandchildAdopting a child through the immigration process – Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot |
| Oct 7, 2022 | – Quebec-selected investors -Quebec-selected entrepreneurs – Self-employed people (Quebec) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | – Agri-food pilot – Start-up visa – Temporary resident permit holders applying for permanent residence |
| Oct 21, 2022 | – Home Support Worker Pilot – Home Child Care Provider Pilot (reopens to new applications on January 1, 2023) – Humanitarian and compassionate grounds – Self-employed people (federal) |
| Oct 28, 2022 | – Atlantic Immigration Program |
If applicants are not able to apply online and require accommodations, including for a disability, contact MBLAW.IO for guidance in requesting an alternative format.
IRCC will be issuing more information on the alternative submission process.